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Well, the Anniversary Special is concluded! Hope you like all the winners' new portraits.

I'll be taking a little breather from Holo Model stuff.

Let me know if you start itching for some new competitions to get going again!

That Quake Kid! I've said it before and I'll say it again: yeah he's easy -- and he's easy on the eyes. Loose Lad turns in some fine holos.

Big Al -- yow!

See, I like Drura all done up and everything, but I like her with minimal (some basic eye stuff, lipstick) makeup too.

Damn, Iresa! Doing space-justice to a slightly darker palette.

Leung's holo makes me curious. Hey, girl, whatcha wearin'? Let us see! Beautiful background color, Sketchy!

[mean]I like that Persuader's photo obscures his face 'cause he's one of my least-favorite winners.[/mean]

Mekt, Mekt, Mekt. I'm not quite sure yet if I like it, but there's something intriguing going on here that has had me studying this one. Does anyone else see a bit of a manga style, maybe? Is it the color? Hmm.

Swoopy pirate hats, leafy hoodies, and nelly caps off to Sketch Lad for Year One of holo-y goodness. And here's to Year Two!

Thanks for the commentary and the good cheer, Teeds. You are part of the Holo Model family!

I keep meaning to comment in more detail, but keep keep getting distracted by other things!

"Loose Lad". Heh!

Wow, Dean.. you've outdone yourself with these new winners' holos. I thought the Persuader's leapt off the screen, Lu's was stunning, Drura is gorgeous. GREAT stuff!

Also, my thanks to all my fellow commentators*. The discussion threads make the whole shebang twice as fun.


*although I am still nursing P-Pete and PCoV grudges

Hey Sketchy - Longtime Lurker to the Holo threads and I thought I'd best add my voice to the clamour of approval! Huzzah!

Now... where the h-bomb do you get all the time to draw these!!!

Thanks, Star Boy!

My sketches actually happen VERY quickly. I'm sure you've noticed that I don't often render nicely proportioned hands, for example. I'm sure my anatomy would be appalling to some. I'm not really trying to improve my skills. I'm just doing them for fun and relaxation. I get lucky when the faces end up being attractive.

The scanning and coloring takes more time, however, the colors are often done very quickly too.

I really don't care to slow down and do cleaner drawings. In the past, when I've inked my work and used more precise coloring techniques, I end up hating the art and having no fun at all. So, I'll remain Sketch Lad, thank you!

I added one final picture....

A round of applause for the final entry! Take a bow, Sketchy!

BTW, it just clicked with me today when I was doing something else that in Mekt's picture, the red/green are references to his old uniform - very nice to repeat the colours in his eyes. Spikey hair - yum! does give it a little manga air too.

See, I had requested an appearance by the art director. Of course -- once again -- he finds a way to surprise.

Aw, Dean, that was great! I love the new portraits. And the handsome artist! So cool. Thanks for all your work.

I can't believe how many you've done. Amazing.

What an awesome anniversary special! It's a thing of beauty, it is. Very belated congratulations and thanks for sharing your talents in the service of our entertainment!